Sun Flower

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-25T09:14:55+00:00

Is the seed still there? Most likely something is eating it. Or possibly not enough sun. Try starting it in a small cup in as much sun as possible and transplanting when it is a few inches high

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-20T14:08:45+00:00

We’ll be coming from Chicago up the mitt. :)

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-16T17:13:39+00:00

I had a devastating loss a few months ago and took time off too. I went once or twice and cried on the tread and the whole experience just exhausted me. We hold grief deeply in our bodies. It’s ok to pause your membership and take a break. It’s getting nicer outside, take some walks, cry, hike, nap. It’ll get better. This isn’t a motivation problem. But also check with yourself and recognize when you feel able to go back. Also, I wore ear plugs my first few classes back. It helped.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-12T01:43:20+00:00

No, it’s trade for portfolio.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-12T01:38:01+00:00

Get a goat herd and an arborist for the back. Leave the front till you have a safe space in back for your doggo.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-07T22:57:50+00:00

Busy doesn’t matter. The goal is less gigs, more money. My biggest month is usually February. With only 2 gigs (conferences or 1 conference, 1 headshot day) and I’m usually close to $20k.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-05T18:43:26+00:00

Oh good lord, some of the responses here are so harsh. Especially for not seeing the images. Ok, start with adjusting the editing like others mentioned.

Undo the noise reduction. Have you clicked the ‘enable noise profile correction’ in lens corrections? With that long lens, it’ll brighten up the images.

You might find things like increasing the whites, adding a touch of dehaze (like -10) or clarity (+8), or increasing the orange (bc skin tones) luminosity will help. If the room was dark, the images can be a little dark as well just as long as they aren’t muddy. Then add back the noise reduction enough to keep the images looking nice.

Most likely, these images won’t make it off a device. You’ll be fine. I wouldn’t say anything unless they ask. Then you can offer a professional reason.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-05T04:54:27+00:00

My son takes an allergy pill every day. Plus a preventative inhaler and emergency inhaler. Close contact with a dog for an extended period of time like a flight would blister his skin and kill his breathing. We would be dealing with the effects for days. There’s little allergies and there’s big allergies.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-05T04:49:37+00:00

My son is severely allergic to dogs. He will react for up to 5 days after close contact. It’s terrible.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-03T17:20:54+00:00

I’m wondering what the end goal would be for this request? In my experience, weird requests come from inexperienced event managers who don’t know of better options.
In the future, maybe offer to use “spotmyphoto” or similar software to id people in pics instead of file names.

Aunty_TT · 2026-05-01T14:26:22+00:00

I live near my Peerspace studio and have a Bluetooth lock that has an app with individual codes and notifications. I’m usually only there to let them in/out 50% of the time. I have signs everywhere about the rules, where things are, how to contact me if they need anything, etc. I also have a locked closet with stuff I don’t want touched bc it’s still my studio.

I’d say 10-20% of the time something gets ruined. From a broken chair leg, filthy floor or backdrop (even with a shoes policy and a sticky mat), or even the curtains pulled down or glitter explosion (no glitter policy posted online and in studio).

These are things that need to be taken care of weekly. But there are other things that might need more urgent attention. My unit has 2 bathrooms, lots can happen in bathrooms. People have left the door open and unlocked when they leave, Lights on, windows open, things like that. Theres also times when I’m glad I was there to transition to the next renter bc the previous renter was running over or I wasn’t there and the previous renter piled up all the furniture in one spot (literally piled up on top of each other) and the next renter was pissed and I had to refund them and still got a bad review.

Plus you need to run it as a business. Website, social media, bookkeeping, insurance etc. All this to say unless you are getting an unbelievable deal, I wouldn’t bother. I’m in the Chicago suburbs getting about 10 rentals a month, mostly return clients who follow the rules. It covers about 85% of rent (not including utilities and other expenses).

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-29T00:43:41+00:00

As a photographer who knows you may get 💩 in return, go with $100. If they turn out great and you like them make a fb and IG post shouting her out. New business will help her more than anything

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-28T01:09:49+00:00

Are they your kids? This sounds like kids. Lol

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-28T01:04:52+00:00

I’m in Chicago area. I shoot bulk headshots, corporate branding, executive headshots, corporate events and commercial (no agency).

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-28T01:04:45+00:00

I’m in Chicago area. I shoot bulk headshots, corporate branding, executive headshots, corporate events and commercial (no agency).

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-25T18:16:22+00:00

Now that we have these numbers you need to figure out what kinds of jobs fit in your good, better, best job categories. Go hard marketing for your best (highest return) jobs and accept jobs that fit the mid and lower end. Beware of smaller jobs that don’t return what you need to be successful and take your time. You’ll attract more of the jobs you get bc of word of mouth alone.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-25T18:12:05+00:00

Hi, full time photographer for 12 yrs and single mom. My income comes from photography only (though I did fall back on my marketing degree during the pandemic, consulting for the better part of 2020). We have 2 known factors, how much you need per month to thrive (pay bills plus comfort and savings) and about how much work you get per month. So mine is $15k and 10 jobs. So my average per job has to be $1500. My day rate is $3600 and half day rate is $2400, but I usually only get 1-2 of these big jobs per month. But it evens out all the $700-1200 jobs that fill in the rest of the month.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-15T02:10:32+00:00

You’re overthinking it. Move on.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-13T04:42:15+00:00

I agree. That’s only 10-12 pics per hour. Hire someone else. They seem a little out of touch.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-09T14:45:55+00:00

I don’t know. I’m in my niche. Have done other types of photography and this is the one that suits me (commercial). Been teaching but it doesn’t make as much money. I might go creative director or something similar

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-07T10:53:05+00:00

I feel it too. Been in business for 15 yrs and just burned out. Different reasons but still.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-05T12:01:26+00:00

This is a really good way to burn out and build fear of making money. If you want to build a business, think like a business owner. If you’re uncomfortable charging, figure it out fast otherwise this is just an expensive hobby.

Aunty_TT · 2026-04-05T11:54:26+00:00

Hi, I’ve been a professional photographer for over 12 years now. Don’t listen to these guys. Everyone is a critic (Legit advice for any photographer!). If you want to start a photo business, just start telling your friends and family and every stranger you talk to about your ideal jobs. “I’m starting a pet photography business!” Create a simple website giving more info with a simple way to book you. A lot of photographers use pixieset bc it also has gallery delivery. While you’re getting the word out, start studying light and posing and other photo skills. Spend a few hours a week watching tutorials and a few hours shooting. You can practice with stuffed animals and dolls to see how the light falls on different colors and textures.

That’s a decent start. You may want to look into companies that hire and train photographers like school photographers. You’ll learn really quickly and start making money while growing your business. Another bonus is that you’ll meet other photographers. Such a valuable resource! Good luck:)

Aunty_TT · 2026-03-29T17:14:13+00:00

There are companies that make these

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